Apple Code Confirms Vision Pro With M5 Chip

[MacRumors]

Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an M5 chip, according to code accidentally shared by Apple and discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

Rumors of a Vision Pro 2 with an updated M-series chip have been circulating since last year, but there was some confusion over which chip the device would use. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Vision Pro would have an M5 chip, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that it would use the same M4 chip that's in the latest MacBook Air and iPad Pro models rather than the M5.

Based on Apple's code, it looks like the next-generation Vision Pro will use the M5 chip.

The refreshed Vision Pro isn't expected to feature any design changes or hardware updates aside from the new chip, but it could get a new strap that will make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

The Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip could launch as soon as late 2025.

Article Link: Apple Code Confirms Vision Pro With M5 Chip

 

[germanbeer007]

remember the good old times of Tim "doubling down on secrecy"?

 

[waziazi]

imagine being one of the suckers that bought one of these... expensive paper weight. miserable to use. heavy. nasty. smelly. dirty.

 

[nt5672]

And 10 people are really happy about this. Apple sure has missed the mark on understanding their users.

 

[Onimusha370]

imagine being one of the suckers that bought one of these... expensive paper weight. miserable to use. heavy. nasty. smelly. dirty.

Loved mine since day 1 coolest device ever

 

[nicolas17]

remember the good old times of Tim "doubling down on secrecy"?

Yeah, they claim to double down on secrecy and stop their employees from leaking stuff to the press... and then they accidentally release stuff like macOS for MacBook Air M4 three months early (December 2024).

 

[jwdsail]

Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an M5 chip, according to code accidentally shared by Apple and discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

Rumors of a Vision Pro 2 with an updated M-series chip have been circulating since last year, but there was some confusion over which chip the device would use. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Vision Pro would have an M5 chip, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that it would use the same M4 chip that's in the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models rather than the M5.

Based on Apple's code, it looks like the next-generation Vision Pro will use the M5 chip.

The refreshed Vision Pro isn't expected to feature any design changes or hardware updates aside from the new chip, but it could get a new strap that will make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

The Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip could launch as soon as late 2025.

Article Link: Apple Code Confirms Vision Pro With M5 Chip

If they add the ability to use it as a VR headset for existing pc sim hardware, I’ll buy it on day one.

If they bring back QTVR, and Aperture, as tools for content creation for the AvP, I’ll buy it on day two.

Hopefully they’ve listened to feedback?

 

[AusMness]

it would use the same M4 chip that's in the latest iPad Air...

Huh?

 

[Johnstrass2]

Bought mine about 2 months after released the USA. Spent 3 hours today on a DL flight using the very large curved virtual monitor ( not the largest one) while working with my MacBook Pro. Able go move photos and video from photos to Keynote while writing text in pages…. Love the AVP ….Happy to see the new model will just be a speed bump.

 

[citysnaps]

And 10 people are really happy about this. Apple sure has missed the mark on understanding their users.

More like >200,000 people will be interested to see what the next gen AVP is about.

 

[Johnstrass2]

Loved mine since day 1 coolest device ever

Agree. Using it about 80 percent fun. Rest is really helpful fir work. Especially the massive virtual monitors

 

[Roller]

Bought mine about 2 months after released the USA. Spent 3 hours today on a DL flight using the very large curved virtual monitor ( not the largest one) while working with my MacBook Pro. Able go move photos and video from photos to Keynote while writing text in pages…. Love the AVP ….Happy to see the new model will just be a speed bump.

I haven’t used my AVP’s Mac Virtual Display while flying, but it’s great working from home and watching movies and TV in the air.

 

[sesnir]

Loved mine since day 1 coolest device ever

Me too, I still love mine and use it every few days. I always look forward to using it.

I’m glad I got it and look forward to getting the proper second gen Pro in a few years. The M5 won’t make me feel any FOMO at all

 

[syklee26]

Apple's biggest miss was not the weight but separate battery. If Apple can integrate battery into the body, this will bring a much better user experience.

 

[winder99]

If they add the ability to use it as a VR headset for existing pc sim hardware, I’ll buy it on day one.

What pc sim hardware? flight stick, wheel, etc? I've played Assetto Corsa with a Logitech wheel and my Vision Pro.

 

[seek3r]

imagine being one of the suckers that bought one of these... expensive paper weight. miserable to use. heavy. nasty. smelly. dirty.

The only bad thing I’ve ever heard about the actual experience of using the AVP is too much weight for all day use, I’ve never seen it described as “miserable to use”, in fact it’s usually just the opposite: the experience of using it blows people away… they just also usually come away without any idea of what they’d use it for yet. The experience of what it offers is fine, it just has no killer app.

And I’ve never heard it described as smelly, nasty, or dirty. Sounds like maybe you or someone you know with one just doesnt bathe regularly

 

[Onimusha370]

Apple's biggest miss was not the weight but separate battery. If Apple can integrate battery into the body, this will bring a much better user experience.

Tough one - integrating the battery would make it significantly heavier. I think I’d rather keep it external until we can get the weight down a lot

 

[nfl46]

Love mine and use it quite often. I will be waiting on the redesign in 2027/2028, though.

 

[mozumder]

Loved mine since day 1 coolest device ever

Use mine every day for hours at a time to code. The upgraded remote display is amazing. like having multiple studio displays on a giant wall in your room.

 

[mozumder]

Apple's biggest miss was not the weight but separate battery. If Apple can integrate battery into the body, this will bring a much better user experience.

Im going to have to say no to this. I never move around with the Vision Pro, so it doesn't even need a battery, just a plug in wall power connector. The weight on the head needs to be much lighter for better comfort, especially when using it hours at a time. Also it needs to be thinner so I can drink coffee without the cup hitting the display...

 

[kerr]

Hey Apple, don’t worry about AirPods Max, just keep ignoring it

 

[bgillander]

If they add the ability to use it as a VR headset for existing pc sim hardware, I’ll buy it on day one.

If they bring back QTVR, and Aperture, as tools for content creation for the AvP, I’ll buy it on day two.

Hopefully they’ve listened to feedback?

Yeah, I’m still annoyed about them introducing QTVR way ahead of its time and discontinuing it before its time, and it would be nice if Apple introduced native AVP SteamVR support, but you might want to check out ALVR while you wait, as it looks like someone has an app in the AVP App Store with pretty high ratings.

SteamVR Games Come to Vision Pro Thanks to Public Launch of Free ‘ALVR’ App

Did you know you can technically play SteamVR games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020) on Vision Pro? Well, now you do, as the leading app dedicated to bringing SteamVR connectivity to a ton of standalone headsets is now available for Vision Pro on the App Store. Previously offered as an invite-only...

www.roadtovr.com

 

[Johnstrass2]

Apple's biggest miss was not the weight but separate battery. If Apple can integrate battery into the body, this will bring a much better user experience.

Not really. External battery is very practical. I tuck it in my shirt pocket

 

[Johnstrass2]

I haven’t used my AVP’s Mac Virtual Display while flying, but it’s great working from home and watching movies and TV in the air.

Problem is that both have to be on the airline wifi. So far only a few of delta planes have robust enough wifi. Wish there was no need fornwifi. Or maybe a mini router just for the 2 devices ( im not a compuer systems techie)

 

[bgillander]

Hey Apple, don’t worry about AirPods Max, just keep ignoring it

I assume Apple have the resources to work on more than one product at once, but still, be careful, they might just take your advice.

And hey, they did a massive update less than a year ago. Hopefully we don’t have to wait for USB-D to be a thing for the next one.